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Structural Designer 1, EIT

Haines Structural Group
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STRUCTURAL DESIGNER 1, EIT

 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Entry Level position for professional work. Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering knowledge and technical abilities. Requires the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Limited judgement exercised on details of work. Assigns tasks to and coordinates with Interns and BIM Technicians. Performs construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, construction consultation, and construction site visits.  Has some interaction with clients and contractors.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • BSCE/BSAE – OR – MSCE/MSAE degree from an ABET accredited Engineering curriculum.
  • Certified Engineer-in-Training (has passed the FE Exam)
  • Possesses basic computer skills learned in college, such as spreadsheets and programming logic.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Has Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (MSCE/MSAE) or is currently pursuing.
  • GPA in undergraduate and graduate level programs 3.0 or higher.
  • Exposed to working with RISA 3D or similar structural modeling software.
  • Exposed to working with Revit.
  • Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe, and other electronic editing software.
  • Has previous engineering and/or construction experience.
  • Possesses interest and shows self-motivation in learning structural engineering.
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Instills confidence in supervisors in communication and technical abilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION

  • Focuses on design of components of structures and tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
    • Completes manual design calculations for components of structure.
    • Studies and applies building code requirements under the supervision of the Project Manager.
    • Uses computer software for analysis and design
    • Utilizes critical thinking to solve problems, respond to challenges, and produce construction documents.
  • Uses Revit to prepare BIM models and associated details and plan-work
  • Reviews and implements red-line mark-ups from reviewing engineers and project managers.
  • Provides quality-control checks of one’s own work.
  • Calculates and checks dimensions to verify contract documents match design.
  • Works collaboratively with staff at Haines Structural Group.
  • Checks shop drawings and product submittals with review from Project Manager.
  • Assists Project Manager or Structural Designer II in field observation during construction
  • Completes tasks as assigned by Project Manager

SUPERVISION & AUTHORITY

  • Has lead responsibilities for BIM Technicians and Student Interns.
  • Responsible for workflow production and training of BIM Technicians and Student Interns.
  • Responsible for answering job related BIM questions from BIM Technicians and design questions from Student Interns.